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Posted on: May 30, 2023

Exploration in Acadian Genealogy Workshop Series

Acadian Genealogy

West Baton Rouge Museum will be the host site for a new series exploring the challenges of Acacian genealogy research that will take place on three consecutive Saturdays: June 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Participants will engage i...

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Posted on: April 23, 2023

June Historical Happy Hour: Featuring Cajun Roots

Historical Happy Hour Newsflash

Please join the West Baton Rouge Museum on Friday, June 16th, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for Historical Happy Hour. This month’s Happy Hour will feature music from the band, Cajun Roots and refreshments from Raising Canes. It will also serve as ...

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Posted on: May 17, 2023

Teachers' Institute 2023: Rivers of Inspiration

Teachers' Institute 2023

Registration is now open for West Baton Rouge Museum’s annual Teachers’ Institute set for July 17th through 19th, 2023. This year’s three-day summer professional development series is based on the life and work of Louisiana n...

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Posted on: June 5, 2023

The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue

Rodrigue Newsflash

The Museum presents The River Is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue. Opening June 17th, this exhibit traces 45 years of the river in Rodrigue’s paintings and explores the ways he used the river as a reference to Cajun heritage and the journey of life.

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Posted on: March 19, 2023

Barn Workshops

Museum Barn

The Museum hosts a series of workshops led by Louisiana artists and craftsmen.  Be sure to check back regularly as we offer special programs to accompany changing exhibits.

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Posted on: January 7, 2022

Yoga Workshops

Yoga Newsflash

The West Baton Rouge Museum is hosting a once a month Yoga workshop on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Classes will be led by twenty-six year veteran instructor, Elena Moreno-Keegan with a life-long passion for living well and helping others li...

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Christmas in July Card Party

Christmas in July Card Parts

The West Baton Rouge Historical Association’s annual Christmas in July Card Party fundraiser is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for Monday, July 24th, 2023, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The fundraiser will take place at the West Baton R...

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Posted on: February 23, 2022

Old Time Music Open Jam

Old time music open jam news flash

Old Time Music Open Jam is held on the second Sunday of every month from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.  Jam sessions are open for any musician to join in to play tunes including but not limited to Old Country, Bluegrass, Cajun and folk music. The public is ...

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Posted on: March 22, 2021

Le Jam

Le Jam news flash

Jam sessions are open for any musician to join in to play traditional Louisiana songs. 

As part of its cultural offerings, the West Baton Rouge Museum is hosting this program to allow musicians to informally play acoustic instruments including fid...

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Posted on: March 14, 2022

Café Français

Le Cafe Francais news flash

The Museum hosts this program for those who speak French, are learning French, or simply support the French language and culture in Louisiana. Speakers of any dialect and any skill level are welcome.

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Posted on: December 27, 2022

Behind the Barn Doors

Behind the Barn Doors

The museum is excited to introduce a new monthly program, Behind the Barn Doors. Join us on the first Sunday of the month in the Big RED Cypress Barn for featured demonstrations and instructional workshops including Blacksmithing, Spinning and Weaving, an...

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